Description
This motorcycle is Lot 157 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 157
The Andy Chapman Collection
1976 Triumph 740cc T160 Trident
Registration no. LGH 542N
Frame no. T160 AK00982
Engine no. T160 AK00982
Of BSA-Triumph's two flagship three-cylinder models, only the Triumph Trident survived the Group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the five-speed T150V and later the heavily revised and restyled T160 (using the deleted BSA Rocket III's inclined engine, suitably altered to appear more Triumph-like). The important production race victories achieved testify eloquently to how good a well-fettled triple can be; indeed, the T160's improved chassis reflected lessons learned from production racing. Other advances included an electric starter, rear disc brake, and left-side gear change. Fewer than 7, 500 T160s were made between March 1975 and December 1976 when the Small Heath factory closed, and this last-of-the-line triple can only become increasingly collectible.
Displaying a total of 14, 240 miles on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/ photography), this T160 was acquired by the vendor in 2018 and appears to be an older restoration. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork consists of sundry invoices, some expired MoTs, copy old V5, current V5C, and a TR3OC Certificate of Authenticity.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
